Ontario Animal Health Network Veterinary Podcasts

Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph with Paul Kelly

We are joined by Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager at the Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph, to discuss the work that goes on at the Honey Bee Research Centre. Mr. Kelly details the education side of the Centre, including outreach, tours, available courses, and public education. 

Considerations for Raw and Homemade Diets from a Nutritionist Perspective with Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe Part 2

In part 4 of 4 of our Raw Food series, we are joined by Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe, board certified veterinary nutritionist and research chair from the OVC. We discuss raw and homemade food diets from a nutritionist perspective. 

Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of our raw food series, where we discuss raw food diets from an infectious disease perspective.

 This podcast is 20 mins in length.

Considerations for Raw and Homemade Diets from a Nutritionist Perspective with Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe

In part 3 of our Raw Food series, we are joined by Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe, board certified veterinary nutritionist and research chair from the OVC. We discuss raw and homemade food diets from a nutritionist perspective. 

Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our raw food series, where we discuss raw food diets from an infectious disease perspective.

This podcast is 11 minutes in length.

Managing Risk with a Raw Food Diet from an Infectious Disease Perspective with Dr. Scott Weese - Part 2

In part 2 of our Raw Food Series, we are again joined by board certified internal medicine specialist from the Ontario Veterinary College Dr. Scott Weese to discuss raw food diets for pets. Dr. Weese discusses the top 3 concerns with raw food diets, nutritional analysis, risks, how to discuss raw food diets with pet owners, and much more. You can access part 1 by clicking here, and stay tuned for parts 3 and 4, where we will be talking to Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe about raw food nutrition. 

This podcast is 11 minutes in length.

Managing Risk with Raw Food Diets from an Infectious Disease Perspective with Dr. Scott Weese - Part 1

Today, we are joined by board certified internal medicine specialist from the Ontario Veterinary College Dr. Scott Weese to discuss raw food diets for pets. We discuss the science behind raw food diets, including what raw food diets are, the risks that can come with raw food diets, nutritional adequacy, and much more. We will be posting part 2 in the coming weeks.

This podcast is 15 minutes in length.

Niagara College's Beekeeping Program with Mylee Nordin

Wael Haddad, Apiary Data Coordinator at OMAFRA and co-lead of the OAHN Bee Network, is joined by Mylee Nordin, coordinator and professor at the Commercial Beekeeping Program at Niagara College, to discuss how the beekeeping program was started, advantages of enrolling, and much more.

Honey Bee Resources in Ontario with Les Eccles

We talk to Les Eccles, tech-transfer program lead with the Ontario Beekeepers' Association, about resources that are available to new and experienced beekeepers in Ontario. Les discusses the resources that are provided by the OBA and other associations, as well as how to figure out which online resources are reliable. Les also goes over the big issues affecting the industry.

Echinococcus Multilocularis with Dr. Andrew Peregrine and Jonathon Kotwa - Part 2

We are joined by Dr. Andrew Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, Diplomate EVPC, Diplomate ACVM (Veterinary Parasitology), Clinical Parasitologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Jonathon Kotwa, master's candidate in the department of pathobiology at the OVC. Dr. Peregrine and Mr. Kotwa discuss alveolar echinococcosis and human alveolar echinococcosis. As well, they discuss life cycle of echinococcis multilocularis, how it is transmitted, and who can host the disease.

Avian Influenza Information for Small Flock Owners with Dr. Tom Baker

Avian influenza is sweeping the world this year, and there’s information you need to know to protect your flock. We are joined by Dr. Tom Baker, the Incident Commander at the Feather Board Command Centre, to discuss the new strain of avian influenza, review the recent cases in the U.S., and go over what small flock owners in Ontario need to know.

Helpful Links

Feather Board Command Centre

OAHN Poulty Page

Podcast on Avian Influenza Information for Veterinarians and Small Flock Owners

Avian Influenza Infographic for Backyard Flock Owners

Poultry Biosecurity Infographic

 

Avian Influenza Information for Commercial Producers with Dr. Tom Baker

Avian influenza is sweeping the world this year, and there’s information you need to know to protect your flock. We are joined by Dr. Tom Baker, the Incident Commander at the Feather Board Command Centre, to discuss the new strain of avian influenza, review the recent cases in the U.S., and go over what commercial producers in Ontario need to know.

Helpful Links

Feather Board Command Centre

OAHN Poulty Page

Podcast on Avian Influenza Information for Veterinarians and Small Flock Owners

Poultry Biosecurity Infographic